Pointing to Indus Water Treaty, Karnataka signals intent to reopen Cauvery water consensus
The States response refers to international practices to revisit inter-State water allocations by agreement or adjudication in the changed circumstances, known as rebus sic stantibus
Karnataka beer sales surge 41% after AIB tax regime, excise revenue rises 13.4%
During AprilSeptember 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%
Karnataka Calls For BFSI, FinTech Collaboration Ahead Of Tech Summit
The Government of Karnataka has called for enhanced collaboration with the BFSI and FinTech sectors to bolster its technology ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. This initiative, discussed at an Industry Meet, aims to foster partnerships between government, industry, and academia, particularly through programmes like 'Government First', in preparation for the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026.
Kumaraswamy seeks halt to NICE toll collection, cites Rs 4,756 crore revenue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that NICE had collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue since 2008 despite the project remaining incomplete and demanded that toll collection be stopped immediately. Therefore, I demand that toll collection be stopped immediately. The State government should also take urgent action in this regard. I also appeal to the public not to pay tolls under any circumstances, Kumaraswamy said. NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a long-running controversy in Karnataka involving the development and land acquisition for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). The project was conceived as an expressway and peripheral road network connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with townships and related infrastructure. The main controversy concerns land acquisition, alleged excess acquisition, compensation and the use of land acquired for purposes allegedly beyond those originally approved. Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) headquarters, JP Bhavan, Kumaraswamy argued that despite the High Court making strong observations against toll collection, and the Supreme Court not issuing any stay on the matter, the continued collection of toll was illegal. The original project cost of the NICE road was Rs 1,583.76 crore. However, the company has so far collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue. He alleged that toll collection was being carried out in violation of the terms governing the NICE project. He referred to the Karnataka High Court's observations on the project and said the Supreme Court had not stayed the High Court judgment. According to figures cited by him, annual toll collections stood at Rs 5.59 crore in 2008-09 and had risen to Rs 734.97 crore in 2024-25. He alleged that a total of Rs 4,756.48 crore had been collected between 2008 and 2025. 'How many more years will toll collection continue?' Kumaraswamy strongly objected to suggestions that toll collection could continue for another decade. How many more years will this alleged collection continue? They say there are still another 10 years of toll collection. On what basis? This cannot continue, he said. He reiterated his demand that toll collection on the NICE road be stopped immediately and that the State government take appropriate action in light of the court proceedings and the terms of the original agreements. Kumaraswamy said the issue had been pursued by the JD(S) and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda for nearly two decades and claimed that the matter was now reaching a decisive stage. Kumaraswamy said a Toll Concession Agreement (TCA) was signed on September 4, 2000, between the State Public Works Department and NICE. He said the agreement required the project to be implemented in accordance with the original Framework Agreement (FWA) dated April 3, 1997. In the event of any conflict between the TCA and the terms of the FWA, the provisions of the Framework Agreement were to prevail, he said. According to Kumaraswamy, the agreement also envisaged construction of a four-lane concrete road, service roads and maintenance areas before toll collection could begin. He alleged that these conditions were not fully complied with and that toll collection nevertheless began in 2008. NICE has been collecting toll despite not completing the project and has also acquired land belonging to farmers. The company cannot continue collecting toll without complying with the conditions of the original agreements, he said. Kumaraswamy also raised allegations concerning lake areas within the project. Referring to the H.T. Somashekar Reddy case, he said NICE had sought 6,999 acres before the Supreme Court, including 2,193 acres for the Peripheral Road. He said the land cited at the time comprised various categories of agricultural and government land and did not include lake areas. He further said engineer Kapil Sharma had, in 2021, used the Dishaank application to identify instances where roads had allegedly been constructed over lake areas and had submitted a complaint. Kumaraswamy said documents relating to the alleged encroachment of lakes were also released at the press conference. Kumaraswamy alleged that the project alignment was altered through the Outline Development Plan (ODP) on February 12, 2004, without obtaining the required Cabinet approval. He alleged that the changes resulted in an expansion of the land allocated to different components of the project. According to the documents cited by him, the land earmarked for the Peripheral Road was increased from 2,193 acres to 2,747 acres, while the land for the toll road was increased from 6,999 acres to 9,468 acres. Kumaraswamy alleged that these changes were made unilaterally and without Cabinet approval. He also referred to the Karnataka High Court's judgment of July 29, which, according to him, held that altering the original agreement through the ODP amounted to a fraud on statute and the Constitution and also criticised State authorities for their role in the matter. Kumaraswamy said NICE had approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court judgment. He said the Supreme Court had not granted a stay on the High Court judgment and had adjourned the matter for further hearing to November 2. He added that 25 lawyers, including those representing the State government, had appeared before the court in connection with the matter. Kumaraswamy argued that, in view of the High Court judgment and the absence of a stay from the Supreme Court, toll collection should be stopped immediately. He also pointed to a Cabinet decision taken during the S.M. Krishna government on November 4, 2002, under which toll collection was to be withdrawn if the four-lane concrete road was not completed within six years. Kumaraswamy alleged that NICE had generated revenue through avenues other than toll collection, in violation of the original Framework Agreement. He cited Rs 384 crore allegedly generated through land sales, Rs 108 crore received as advances towards joint development of land and construction projects, and Rs 338 crore from convention centres. He also referred to the recommendations of former Minister and Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra, who chaired a House committee in 2016. According to Kumaraswamy, the committee had recommended taking over the NICE project and recovering excess land. Kumaraswamy questioned the change in Jayachandra's position, noting that while he had stated in August 2023 that the NICE road was not required, he subsequently wrote to the Chief Minister in May 2025 seeking completion of the project. This raises questions about what is happening behind the scenes, Kumaraswamy alleged.
Ktaka: BJP-JDS delegation seeks withdrawal of FIR over Form-7 issue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] delegation led by BJP Bengaluru South district president and Jayanagar MLA C.K. Ramamurthy on Wednesday visited the Jayanagar police station and demanded the withdrawal of an FIR registered against BJP workers in connection with voter-ID verification in the constituency. The delegation staged a protest against what it termed a false FIR and alleged that the police had adopted a one-sided approach in registering the case against BJP workers. Ramamurthy, along with Govindarajanagar constituency leader and district vice-president Umesh Shetty, Bengaluru South district JD(S) president Krishna, and several BJP leaders and workers from Jayanagar, met the police and submitted a memorandum. The leaders alleged that BJP workers had legally submitted Form-7 applications to verify the names of fake and duplicate voters in the electoral rolls. However, they claimed that the applications had been distorted for political motives and that false cases had been registered against party workers. They also expressed displeasure with the election authorities and the police, alleging that applications that were supposed to be kept confidential were handed over to Congress workers. They further alleged that the police hurriedly registered an FIR against BJP workers based on the applications. The delegation demanded that the FIR be withdrawn immediately. The leaders warned that the BJP and JD(S) would launch an intensified agitation in the coming days if the case were not withdrawn. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against five persons at the Shanivarasante Police Station in Madikeri district in connection with the alleged misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voters' names from the electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by G.M. Safvaan. The accused have been identified as BJP Booth Level workers Lokesh, Rajini, Nagaraj, Basavaraj and Savitha Malali. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly misused Form-7 applications to seek the deletion of the names of 64 persons from the voters' list in Byadagutta village in Madikeri district. The complaint alleged that the Form-7 applications were submitted seeking deletion of the 64 voters' names during the ongoing SIR exercise. Police have registered a case against the five persons and are investigating the allegations. The case comes amid a controversy in Karnataka over the alleged misuse of Form-7, which is used to seek deletion of names from electoral rolls. Political parties have traded allegations over the submission of applications seeking deletion of voters' names during the SIR process.
Asha Kirana facilitates over 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries in Karnataka
Karnataka Postal Circle to sell 8,000 philately passports on October 10 and 11
Maharashtra wins both team titles at 10th AIPA National Pickleball Championship in Kochi
The 10th AIPA National Pickleball Championship 2026 concluded after four days of competition from October 1 to 4 in Kochi. Hosted by the Federation of Pickleball Associations of Kerala (FPAK), the championship was held in the state for the first time. Players from across the country competed in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles across nine age categories, from U-10 to 60+. Maharashtra won the Junior/Senior Championship Trophy with 12 gold, 11 silver and 8 bronze medals. Madhya Pradesh finished as first runners-up with 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze, while Tamil Nadu were second runners-up with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze, according to a press release from AIPA. In the Veteran Championship, Maharashtra again emerged as winners with 7 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals. Karnataka finished as first runners-up with 4 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze, while Madhya Pradesh were second runners-up. In U-10, Aaryav Desai (MAH) won Boys Singles, ahead of Rela Parimi (AP). Agastya Shah and Mahir (MA...
Southwest monsoon rainfall in Karnataka is second lowest in 70 years and seventh lowest in 125 years
The year 2002, which had the lowest southwest monsoon rainfall since 1956, had received just 10 mm less than 2026
The BJP leader said that while the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board showed expenditure records to the tune of 799 crore on preventive health check-ups for more than 27.13 lakh people, it had hardly conducted any camps.
Govt To Include 10-15 More Taluks In Drought-Hit List Soon
Karnataka plans to add 10-15 more taluks to its drought-hit list as field assessments continue amid severe rainfall shortages and crop losses.
Karnataka High Court grants bail to hacker Sriki in money laundering case
SC seeks replies on CBI challenge to relief for MSPL in Belekeri ore case
The CBI challenges a Karnataka High Court order quashing proceedings against MSPL over alleged illegal iron ore procurement and exports; replies are due in two weeks.
Karnataka High Court orders using parenting time instead of visitation in all child custody cases
Calling it parenting time recognises a simple truth that no parent is a visitor in the life of a child
Karnataka CM Shivakumar cautions Ministers against possible sting operations
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is learnt to have warned his Cabinet colleagues to remain vigilant against possible sting operations, amid reports that private agencies could be secretly recording Ministers conversations, meetings, and movements
Onion prices dip as fresh crop flows into markets
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably with robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies, with the improving supply position already translating into a broad-based moderation in prices of the staple vegetable across mandis and major consumer markets, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Wednesday. The weighted average mandi price in Maharashtra has declined by nearly 13 per cent, from around Rs 4,030 per quintal on September 16 to about Rs 3,475 per quintal on October 3. The sustained moderation in mandi prices indicates that the increase in market arrivals is translating into improved supply conditions, a ministry statement said. The easing trend is also visible across retail markets. As many as 126 cities have reported a decline of Rs 121 per kg in retail onion prices over the past two weeks, with moderation observed in major consuming states, it said. Fresh Kharif onion arrivals have commenced from major producing states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan, while availability from stored stocks continues to meet market demands. Arrivals from these producing regions are expected to increase further in the coming weeks, improving overall availability in the consuming markets during the upcoming festive season, the statement said. The production outlook for the Kharif crop is encouraging. All-India Kharif onion acreage is estimated to be around 5 per cent higher than last year's already strong level, with crop conditions remaining favourable across major producing regions. The rainfall outlook by IMD during the harvesting period also provides support to the crop, with no forecast of excessive rains in key Kharif onion regions in the coming weeks to facilitate harvesting, drying, and movement of onions and reduce the risk of moisture-related crop damage. The government is also augmenting supplies to consuming centres through buffer stock release. As on date, the government has disposed off more than 2.0 lakh Quintals through 8 Kanda Express and 467 trucks across 123 cities and is planning to deploy additional rail rakes, enabling larger quantities of onions to reach high-consumption markets. These efforts are being further strengthened ahead of the festive season, with additional rail movements being planned to improve the speed and efficiency of supply distribution, the statement said. The combination of fresh Kharif arrivals, availability from stored stocks and continued movement of buffer onions to consumption centres provides multiple channels of supply to the market. The government is maintaining close oversight of arrivals, stocks and price movements and is taking appropriate measures to facilitate orderly distribution and adequate availability wherever required, the statement added.
Karnataka government committed to supporting farmers amid severe drought: Parameshwara
Shiva Rajkumar narrowly escapes firecracker mishap during Bail promotions in Karnataka | Video
Kannada actor and politician Shiva Rajkumar had a narrow escape during a promotional event for his recently released film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. A firecracker went off dangerously close to the actor as he was entering a theatre.
Karnataka Media Academy invites applications for journalism internships
20 candidates will be selected for the programme
Horatti urges Karnataka govt. to reconsider proposed hike in milk prices, bus fares
In separate letters to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Mr. Horatti said the proposed increase in the prices of essential services would add to the burden on people already struggling with rising prices and the impact of drought
Shivakumar worried over sting operations: Ktaka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was worried about alleged sting operations targeting Congress ministers because he had been involved in such activities earlier. Responding to Shivakumar's alleged apprehension, expressed at a Cabinet meeting, that BJP and JD(S) could target Congress ministers and conduct sting operations against them, Ashoka said in Chitradurga that the Chief Minister's concern reflected his own mindset. Shivakumar is worried over sting operations being conducted on Cabinet ministers because he was into it earlier, Ashoka said. He added that a thief's mindset is always suspicious, claiming that this was Shivakumar's own habit and that he was now preaching to his party leaders. Ashoka claimed that the Congress was now a sinking ship and that its MLAs were aware that they would not be able to win the next elections. He said the Congress government had failed to provide funds for development and claimed that several Congress MLAs were already thinking about switching parties and contacting BJP leaders. Congress is a divided house, Ashoka said, alleging that MLAs were considering switching parties and contacting BJP leaders because they had not been given funds for development by Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Ashoka also referred to the Congress government's handling of the drought situation, saying that the party's own leaders and MLAs had raised concerns against their government. Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, reacting to the issue in Bengaluru, said he did not want to comment on the internal administration of the Congress government. However, he claimed that Shivakumar appeared keen to remain Chief Minister for a few more days and was worried that corruption cases involving ministers could ultimately affect him. I don't want to comment on their internal administration, Gowda said. He added that the intention appeared to be that Shivakumar wanted to remain in the position of Chief Minister for a few more days and was concerned that if ministers were caught in corruption cases, it would ultimately reflect on him. BJP MLC C.T. Ravi also criticised Shivakumar over the alleged advice to ministers to be cautious about being caught in sting operations. Ravi said Shivakumar should have advised ministers to remain honest instead of warning them against getting caught. Advising ministers not to be caught and continue the theft is like an experienced thief teaching other thieves, Ravi said in Bengaluru. He said Shivakumar should instead follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated approach to corruption and tell ministers that he would neither indulge in corruption nor allow others to do so. Ravi alleged that instead of taking such a position, Shivakumar had suggested that ministers should avoid getting caught. Ravi further took a jibe at Shivakumar, calling him the most apt Chief Minister for Kaliyuga and saying that he might even fool Kali.
Ktaka: BJP seeks release of disability honorarium, urges hike to Rs 5,000
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of the disability honorarium withheld across the state for the past five months and urged the government to raise it to Rs 5,000 a month on the Andhra Pradesh model. He has also written a letter to the Chief Secretary and the Revenue Department in this regard. Ashoka expressed outrage over the withholding of the honorarium on the pretext of revision and verification, terming the move inhuman and unpardonable. He said revision was an ongoing process and administrative lapses should not be a reason to stop financial assistance. Most persons with disabilities depend on this honorarium for medicines and monthly essential expenses, Ashoka said in a letter to the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department. He added that withholding the assistance was adversely affecting their daily lives. Ashoka also sought job security for about 6,000 MRW, VRW and URW workers who have been serving for 19 years. He said these workers play a key role at the rural level in taking government schemes and services to eligible beneficiaries. It may be noted that MRW, VRW and URW workers are differently abled and senior citizen rehabilitation workers employed under the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens in Karnataka. He urged the government to examine, as a special case, the possibility of regularising their services in the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens and place a proposal before the Cabinet. Workers of the Nava Karnataka MRW/VRW/URW Disability Honorarium Workers' Association, along with persons with disabilities, have been observing an indefinite fast near the Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner's office. Ashoka said he had visited the protest site as Leader of the Opposition and received their memorandum. He criticised the government for failing to send any representative to meet the protesters. In view of the health condition of those observing the fast, he urged the government to immediately send senior officials to the protest site, receive the memorandum and facilitate the withdrawal of the protest. Ashoka said the issue was not merely about releasing the pending honorarium or providing job security to the workers, but also concerned the availability of human resources required for government services to reach people in rural areas effectively. He asked the Chief Secretary to set a clear deadline for the Revenue Department and other concerned officials, convene an immediate meeting to consider the association's demands and direct swift action. He also sought a written communication on the action taken on the demands. Among his key demands were the immediate release of the honorarium for all withheld months, raising the monthly amount to Rs 5,000, job security for about 6,000 MRW/VRW/URW workers, and examination of their regularisation in the department, besides fixing a deadline for the Revenue Department and deputing senior officials to the Ramanagara protest site.
Karnataka: Kumaraswamy alleges sting operation led to Siddaramaiahs exit as Karnataka CM
Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed that a sting operation influenced Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister. He suggested that this political maneuver involved D K Shivakumar and the Congress high command. According to Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah was pressured to resign after traveling to Delhi for Cabinet discussions. The focus on sting operations within the Cabinet raised concerns about governance and development.
Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJP
Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJPs Tejasvi Surya Bengaluru: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is desperately trying to create and foster a sense of anarchy in the country, claiming that his politics and personal ambitions could succeed only if there were chaos, [] The post Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJPs Tejasvi Surya appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru Central Must Be Scheduled Halt for Yesvantpur
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New automated system at Bengaluru airport to detect taxi lane violations
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The Phase-3 is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi Road, and other major arterial roads in Bengaluru
The Phase-3 is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi Road, and other major arterial roads in Bengaluru
Let them file thousands of FIRs, who
Let them file thousands of FIRs, whos bothered about it: K.C. Venugopal New Delhi: Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Wednesday dismissed the FIRs registered against Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi over protest, saying the party was not afraid of such cases and would continue its fight [] The post Let them file thousands of FIRs, whos bothered about it: K.C. Venugopal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Wild elephant climbs onto moving car near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, passengers left shaken
A wild elephant suddenly climbed onto a moving car near Asanur in Tamil Nadu, close to the Karnataka border, leaving the passengers inside terrified. The unusual encounter happened on the Bengaluru-Dindigul National Highway as the animal approached the vehicle while apparently looking for food.
Karnataka court stays RSS defamation proceedings against Priyank Kharge, Mohammed Nalapad
A Bengaluru special court has stayed further proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad over alleged defamatory remarks concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Special Judge K.B. Shivaprasad passed the interim order while hearing revision petitions challenging the Magistrates decision to take cognisance of [] The post Karnataka court stays RSS defamation proceedings against Priyank Kharge, Mohammed Nalapad appeared first on India Legal .
Elderly Woman's Body Stuffed In Plastic Bag Found In Karnataka Canal
Lakshmamma Had Gone Missing On October 3; Police Probe Possible Robbery Angle
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Aatidonji Dinata Utsava 2026 Festival A Rare Feast Successfully Concluded with Sarvadharma Theme
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Kannada star Shivarajkumar escapes firecracker blast during Bail promotions
Shivarajkumar nearly escaped a firecracker accident during a promotional event for his latest film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Videos capturing the accident have now gone viral, leaving fans concerned about the Kannada star's safety.
Body Of Missing Woman Found In Canal; Murder Suspected
The body of a 67-year-old woman, Lakshmamma, was discovered stuffed in a plastic bag and dumped in the Hemavathi canal in Hassan, Karnataka. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating potential motives, including robbery or the involvement of an acquaintance, after she went missing on October 3.
Modis Leadership Inspired by Antyodaya Principle a Beacon for All, Says Yediyurappa
Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa praises PM Modis leadership as a source of inspiration during a service campaign in Bengaluru. Modis Leadership Inspired by Antyodaya Principle a Beacon for All, Says Yediyurappa
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VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 7: The festive season is almost here, and while outfits, gifting lists and celebration plans are already taking shape, there
Country against draconian SIR: Prakash Raj to announce special guest tomorrow at Bengaluru stir
Axis, AU Bank, PNB: Brokerages identify 5 bank stocks after RBI hikes rate
Axis Bank, Karnataka Bank, PNB, AU Bank and City Union Bank are the 5 bank stocks identified by Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking and Hitesh Rathi of Angel One based on the technical chart set-up.
KEA has released the Assistant Horticulture Director answer key 2026 (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) for Paper-1 General Knowledge and Paper-2 Specific Paper. Check key details, versions A1 to D1, objection process, Rs. 25 fee per objection and the 08/10/2026 10:30 AM deadline.
'This is hell': 1 hr 57-min Bengaluru commute sparks traffic debate
ED Arrests Suspended KPSC Chairman Sahukar, Member BV Geetha
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar and member B V Geetha as part of a money laundering probe into the exam irregularities.
Sudheer Babu wishes beautiful wife Priyadharshini on bday: My forever person
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sudheer Babu penned a birthday note for his wife Priyadarshini, calling her his beautiful wife, best friend and forever person. Sudheer took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the two are seen sitting together looking at the camera and smiling. Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, my best friend, and my forever person @with_priyadharshini, he wrote as the caption. It was in 2006, when Sudheer got married to Priyadharshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu. The couple has two sons. Talking about Sudheer, he started his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010, produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni. His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi, a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi. Sudheer tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram. In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji. The actor was then seen as lead in films such as Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju. Sudheer made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi in 2016, where he played an antagonistic role.The actor was then seen in the commercial hit film Samanthakamani in 2017. In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for Sammohanam. Sudheer was last seen in Jatadhara directed by Venkat Kalyan. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Divya Khosla Kumar. The film draws inspiration from myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. It explores themes of greed, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening through a fictional narrative set against the backdrop of ancient rituals and divine forces. Before making his debut in cinema, Sudheer was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.
KPSC recruitment scam: K'taka court asks ED to produce Shivashankarappa, Geetha by noon
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bengaluru court has remanded suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Sahukar Shivashankarappa and Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Geetha to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till Wednesday noon and also directed the agency to produce them before the open court by 3 p.m. The two accused were arrested by ED sleuths around midnight in connection with the alleged KPSC recruitment scam and were produced before the magistrate at around 2 a.m. The ED sought their custody for 14 days. During the proceedings, the judge directed the ED to produce the accused in an open court. Bengaluru Fourth CCH Judge Manjunath granted the ED custody of Shivashankarappa and Geetha and directed that they be produced before the court again. The arrests came after the ED's custody of BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar ended. Both were produced before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. Following this, the ED arrested Shivashankarappa and Geetha in connection with the case. Meanwhile, more than eight candidates linked to the alleged recruitment scam are likely to be treated as witnesses in the case. Their statements are expected to be recorded before the court under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The candidates have reportedly expressed their willingness to become witnesses and disclose details of the alleged recruitment irregularities, including those who were allegedly paid money, how the question paper was leaked and how they were allegedly trained at a resort before being dropped near the examination centre. More than eight candidates have reportedly confessed before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and provided details of the alleged payment of money, question paper leakage and the arrangements made for them during the recruitment process. The ED is investigating alleged financial transactions and the role of officials and other persons in the recruitment scam. It can be noted that the alleged KPSC recruitment scam involves irregularities in the selection process, including allegations of question paper leakage, payment of money and preferential treatment to candidates. The investigation revealed that bribes ranged from Rs 30 to Rs 80 lakh. Thirteen recent recruitment drives are under the ED scanner, and veterinary officer recruitments face major corruption charges. The probe further revealed that middlemen targeted competitive government job aspirants. Marks were deliberately hidden from public lists, and OMR sheets were altered to pass corrupt candidates. ED launched a parallel money laundering probe. The High Court formed a Special Investigation Team, and DGP Alok Kumar leads the 5-member SIT.
CJP announces 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru; actor Prakash Raj to join stir
No more Rs 1,500 airport cabs? Namma Metros Blue Line to Bengaluru airport gets new deadline
Namma Metro's Blue Line will provide a crucial airport connection for Bengaluru commuters in the near future. This line, extending 58 kilometers, will significantly reduce the cost of airport transportation. The Hebbal-Kempegowda International Airport section is scheduled to open by September 2027. Additionally, the Blue Line will incorporate driverless technology for enhanced safety and efficiency. Full operational status is expected with the final segment finished by March 2028.
ED arrests suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa, member BV Geetha
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the suspended chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, and the commission's member BV Geetha in connection with its money laundering case linked to severe alleged irregularities in the final selection of the veterinary officers
BJP should not go to this level: DK Shivakumar on detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar voiced strong support for Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra after their detention. The Congress leaders were protesting against alleged voter roll manipulation by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shivakumar criticized the BJP for undermining democratic values and urged fair elections in the country. The INDIA bloc has demanded accountability from the Election Commission regarding the electoral roll revision.
Zomato manager viral video: A 31-year-old warehouse shift manager in Karnataka has been booked after allegedly telling workers to learn Hindi or leave their jobs. Ashok Muttayy later apologised after Kannada activists protested outside the warehouse and police registered a suo motu case.
Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker carrying all-Indian crew off Russian coast
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US open to expanding security role in Iceland
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Women officials go undercover, bust sex-test racket in Bagalkot
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J&K GCC Summit 2026: The Arithmetic of a Capability Centre
Ask the chief financial officer of a Global Capability Centre what it costs to run. The answer begins with people. Salaries and benefits take the largest share of a centre's annual budget. Rent and technology account for most of the remainder. Plant and machinery barely feature. That simple fact should shape how Jammu and Kashmir competes for the sector. And that simple fact is what the J&K Government is going to position at the J&K GCC Summit 2026, being organised by Government of J&K and IIM Jammu. A capability centre is a ten-year commitment to recurring cost. The location decision turns on what the centre will cost to run in its fifth and eighth years, discounted to today. The one-time cost of setting up is a minor line in that calculation. We have 55 investors from the worlds leading Fortune 500 GCC and GCC-enabling companies and Indias leading multinationals descending at IIM Jammu on 9-10 October for the Summit. And each one of them perhaps already knows that a capital subsidy, however generous, only addresses the smallest part of the problem. A subsidy is easy to announce, and it makes good PR. But what moves a location decision is sustained relief on recurring cost. That means employment-linked support for each professional hired and retained, a defined share of payroll cost reimbursed for a limited period, lease rental assistance, electricity duty exemption, stamp duty relief on leases and a grant for each candidate trained and placed. Outcome-linked support also has a fiscal property that capital subsidies lack. Its cost rises only when jobs rise. The exposure of the exchequer is therefore bounded by success and can be budgeted year by year against verified employment. A capital subsidy is paid at the start, whatever happens afterwards. Recovering it from a centre that underperforms is slow and uncertain. Retention is the second variable. Here Jammu and Kashmir holds a structural advantage. Consider an illustrative centre of 500 professionals. At an annual attrition rate of 20 percent it must replace 100 people every year. At 10 percent it replaces 50. Over a decade, the difference is 500 replacements, equivalent to rebuilding the entire centre once over. Each replacement carries the cost of recruitment, training and months of reduced productivity. Professionals who work in Jammu and Kashmir are, for the most part, working where their families live. The pull of a marginally better offer across town, which drives much of the churn in metropolitan clusters, operates with far less force here. Add office, talent and utility costs well below metropolitan levels, and the Union Territory has a cost position that rests on its own fundamentals. The competition is real. At least eight States have notified dedicated GCC policies, from Karnataka, which moved first, to Haryana in May 2026. Tamil Nadu addresses the sector through a dedicated framework and Andhra Pradesh through its IT policy. Their incentive menus vary widely. So do the thresholds at which benefits begin. A Union Territory without an existing GCC base cannot borrow a threshold designed for a mature cluster. It must set thresholds that a first entrant can realistically meet. J&Ks GCC Policy has been drafted and will be showcased to the prospective GCC multinationals that are attending the J&K GCC Summit. These multinationals will benchmark J&K against the above expected benefits. Be that as it may, we should assess support for the sector in J&K against five rules. First, pay for outcomes. Support from the J&K Government should be attached to jobs created and sustained, payroll actually paid and candidates actually placed, each verified against EPFO and ESIC records. The exchequer should pay for delivery and only after it. Second, setting a horizon. Every incentive should reduce over time and end on a known date, so that a centre's economics is tested on its own profitability rather than continuing purely because of support. Third, avoid paying twice. A Union Territory instrument should fill the gaps left by Central and Union Territory schemes already in force for industry and skilling, chiefly on operating and lease cost and not vice versa. Fourth, weigh the return. At an illustrative average salary of 10 lakh a year, a centre of 500 professionals pays 50 crore in salaries every year, much of it spent locally. It pays stamp duty on its leases. Its local spending and the consumption of its employees generate GST. It supports a comparable number of indirect jobs in facilities, transport and hospitality. For a Union Territory working to strengthen its own revenue base, a sector whose spending stays local is fiscally attractive. Fifth, publish the ledger. The incentives paid and the jobs verified against them should be disclosed every year. Transparency is the cheapest way to sustain public confidence in industrial incentives. But then, the caveat is that no incentive can compensate for an unclear approval timeline, a building that is yet to be built or a talent pipeline that falls short of an employer's requirement. And that is where the J&K Government is ensuring that investors, and not just from the GCC ecosystem, are provided clear approval timelines, assessed and industry-ready talent pool and infrastructure that is plug-and-play ready than bare land. As I mentioned earlier, the J&K GCC Summit 2026 at IIM Jammu on 9 and 10 October gives the Union Territory a rare opportunity to hear from operators what actually can work for us to be considered as the emerging destination for GCCs. Join the conversation and give us your inputs on what may work. Well, this is a first step, and we hope one that goes a million miles. (The writer is Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
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